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Materials Management Thread: Streamlining Materials Management for Efficient Hardware Development.
Efficient materials management is a crucial component of successful hardware development. In order to ensure that a hardware system meets all of its requirements, it is important to manage the materials used in its construction, testing, and deployment effectively. This is where the Materials Management thread comes in - it enables hardware development teams to manage materials from the initial planning stage to the final product. In this blog, we will explore best practices 

Todd Kromann
2 days ago2 min read
Digital Thread Management for Hardware Field Support
Introduction: Effective field support is critical for ensuring that hardware products are maintained, repaired, and updated in a timely and reliable manner. However, managing field support operations can be challenging, especially if your products are complex or if your support team is distributed across multiple locations. That's where digital thread management can make a big difference. By using a digital thread to link all aspects of your hardware development process, you 

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2 days ago3 min read
drawing checks using Siemens' CheckMate:
Designing hardware systems is a complex process that involves many different steps, from requirements gathering to testing and validation. One critical step in the hardware design process is creating and checking engineering drawings. The accuracy of these drawings can have a significant impact on the performance and safety of the final product. To ensure that engineering drawings are accurate and complete, many organizations use software tools such as Siemens' CheckMate. Che

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2 days ago3 min read
Logistics Thread: Streamlining Logistics with Automated Data Analysis and Optimization
The Logistics Thread is an essential part of the hardware development process. It involves managing the flow of materials and products from the manufacturing site to the end customer. This process can be complex and time-consuming, but with the use of digital twin technology and data analysis, it can be streamlined and optimized for greater efficiency. Logistics management involves several processes, including transportation, warehousing, and inventory management. Each proces

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2 days ago2 min read
Design Thread: How to Optimize Hardware Design with Digital Twins
Designing hardware systems that meet specific requirements can be a challenging task. The process can be time-consuming, expensive, and prone to errors. To address these challenges, hardware designers are increasingly turning to digital twin technology to optimize the design process. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical system that can be used to simulate the system's behavior and performance in a digital environment. In this blog post, we will explore the use of

Todd Kromann
2 days ago3 min read
Managing the Software Integration Thread: Successful Hardware-Software Integration
Introduction In hardware development, successful integration between hardware and software is essential for creating a high-quality product. The software integration thread plays a vital role in the development process, and it is essential to manage it effectively. This blog post will discuss best practices for successful hardware-software integration, including using digital twins and Jira advanced roadmaps. Section 1: Best Practices for Hardware-Software Integration Hardwar

Todd Kromann
2 days ago2 min read
Building Castles in the Sky: An Agile Coach's Guide to Navigating Bureaucracy with a Dash of 'Office
As an Agile Coach, you know that the journey to building a successful product can be a challenging one. There are roadblocks, impediments, and bureaucracy to navigate, not to mention the pressures of keeping a team motivated and on track. But what if we told you that you could make the journey a little more fun and relatable?Enter "Office Space", the cult classic film that hilariously depicts the struggles of working in a corporate environment. As Agile Coaches, we can relate

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2 days ago3 min read
Requirements Thread: Best Practices for Requirements Management in Hardware Development
The Requirements Thread is an essential part of hardware development, providing the foundation for all subsequent design and testing. In this blog, we will explore best practices for requirements management in hardware development, including the use of digital twins and thread management systems. Requirements management involves the identification, documentation, tracking, and verification of the needs and expectations of stakeholders. Effective requirements management is cri

Todd Kromann
2 days ago2 min read
Production Thread: Manufacturing Hardware with Digital Twins and CAM Software
The production thread is a critical component of hardware development, and it involves the manufacturing of physical hardware using the digital twin model. The use of digital twin technology in the production process can help to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and increase quality. One key aspect of the production thread is the use of Computer-Aided Manufacturing (CAM) software to generate G-code for the manufacturing process. CAM software uses the digital twin model to sim

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2 days ago2 min read
Navigating the Nexus of Agile and AI: A Vision for the Future
As an Agile coach with over two decades of experience at the intersection of technology and team dynamics, I've witnessed first-hand the...

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May 1, 20243 min read
Automating Test Procedures with TDD and Selenium
In the world of hardware development, testing is a critical part of ensuring that your product meets the necessary requirements and...

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Apr 30, 20243 min read
Transitioning from Project-Based to Product-Focused Funding in Retail
Introduction: The Challenge of Project Overhead At a leading retail giant, the management landscape was overwhelmed by an immense...

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Apr 30, 20249 min read
Celebrating a Milestone: Dr. Suzette Johnson's "Industrial DevOps" and Its Impact on Our Journey Towards AI Digital Twins
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/toddkromann_absolutely-honored-to-win-silver-ben-franklin-activity-7190711936320176130-yDUi?utm_source=sha...

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Apr 29, 20242 min read
An AI Agile Coaching Story
From Agile Coaching to AI Agile Coaching: My Journey and a New Story Unfolds For over 25 years, I've dedicated my career to guiding...

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Apr 19, 20242 min read
Pioneering AI in Pharma: A New AI Agile Frontier
Part 1: Setting the Scene in Pharma AI - Rewritten with Personalization Introduction: A Personal Awakening My journey into the world of A...

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Apr 19, 20241 min read
The Many Hats of a Release Train Engineer (RTE)
In the expansive landscape of modern software development, the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) stands as a beacon for organizations...

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Mar 15, 202410 min read
Following the AI Character in the Story's Creation
The revelation that characters within the "Dawn of Artificial Wisdom" could emerge with depths and nuances unanticipated by even their...

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Feb 28, 20242 min read
Creation with AI
The process of creating with artificial intelligence opens up a realm of unexpected twists and narrative turns, where the line between...

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Feb 26, 20242 min read
Speculative Fantasy in an AI Age
The Astari series, with its rich tapestry of fantasy interwoven with speculative science fiction, offers a unique canvas to explore the...

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Feb 25, 20242 min read
Why Publish in an AI Age?
Embarking on the journey of writing and publishing, particularly through the lens of AI and speculative fiction, presents a unique...

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Feb 23, 20242 min read
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